4 questions for mathematical oncologist Heiko Enderling, Ph.D.
For Heiko Enderling, Ph.D., the start of a question to solve a problem often begins with a pen on a paper napkin or chalk on a chalkboard. As a mathematical oncologist, he serves as the bridge between computational tools and data to clinical providers wanting to provide more data-driven personalized therapy recommendations for patients. The mathematical or computational models he creates can be applied to real cancer treatment scenarios...

3 things to know about AI and cancer care
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to shape nearly every aspect of our lives – including cancer care. At MD Anderson, we see the...
Advancing cancer surgery through data science
At MD Anderson, operating room lamps cast a brilliant glow on surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists and other clinical team members as they...
Realizing the power of data science to advance cancer research and cancer care
Last updated on Nov. 3, 2023
Like hundreds of thousands of starlings aloft in the sky flying together to create a mass that swoops and dips in unison until the swarm of birds roosts, so too can our data be harmonized and aggregated together to converge on the cancer problem and envelop it to unlock solutions.
MD Anderson’s Institute for Data Science in Oncology (IDSO) will harness the power of data and bring data...

Triple-negative breast cancer survivor participates in research studies to give back
Michelene Holmes was diagnosed with stage IIIA triple-negative breast cancer in January 2014 at 45 years old after she noticed a tightening...
Nurse and breast cancer survivor shares the healing power of song
Joyace Ussin uses her voice to connect with her patients and their loved ones. Known as “the singing nurse,” Ussin can sense when patients...
Virtual art lessons help our pediatric cancer patients
Kasey Marsh has always been a creative person. She ran her own professional photography business for over a decade, and has drawn and painted...
Endoscopic mucosal resection helps patient avoid surgery
In 2015, after 25 years of traversing the globe for an airline, Catherine Arellano was enjoying her retirement traveling for fun with her...
How mind-body intervention specialists help our cancer patients
The room is quiet. Soft light streams through the shaded windows. A soothing voice breaks the silence and addresses the cancer patients and...
Get to know Nova Sprague, cardiac ultrasound technologist
Nova Sprague always has had a passion for animals, especially dogs. And she never thought she'd work with them instead of people. But MD Anderson...